Robert the Bruce: Scotland's True Braveheart

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Robert the Bruce is a detailed account of the life and times of the Scottish hero and monarch. It covers his life from childhood to death, looking at the political, social and military life of Scotland before, during and after the time of Robert the Bruce. The book looks at the relationship between The Bruce and people like Edward I and Edward II of England, William Wallace and the other contenders for the Scottish crown. The main thrust of the book is a chronological account of how The Bruce clawed his way to power, his struggles and battles and his eventual victory which gave Scotland independence and freedom from an acquisitive and warlike neighbor. It looks in detail at the murder of John Comyn, of which The Bruce stood accused, and the political ramifications of the killing. Robert the Bruce was no saint. He was a ruthless, cunning warrior, a man of his times, dedicated to what he saw as his mission in life. Flawed he may have been but he was also a great King, a worthy warrior and a man who deserves to emerge from the shadow of William Wallace - a position to which he has been relegated ever since the film Braveheart. Cover Book Title Copyright Contents Acknowledgements Note on a Name Introduction Chapter 1 Death of a Dynasty, the Coming of Chaos Chapter 2 Robert the Bruce and Edward Longshanks Chapter 3 War, Toom Tabard and the Stone of Destiny Chapter 4 William Wallace Chapter 5 A Marriage, a Death and a Pair of Spurs for Power Chapter 6 Heavy is the Head Chapter 7 Consolidation! Plate Chapter 8 The Road to Bannockburn Chapter 9 The Battle of Bannockburn Chapter 10 Keeping on Keeping On Chapter 11 The Power of the Church Chapter 12 The Declaration of Arbroath Chapter 13 Two Endings, One Story Chapter 14 A Final Discomfort Epilogue Endnotes Bibliography Index